Topic: Cedar Rapids

Rand Paul for president? Why else is he in Iowa? (+video)

US Sen. Rand Paul is making a splash in Iowa this weekend, and he'll soon visit New Hampshire and South Carolina. Can the libertarian-tinged maverick Republican successfully run for president?

Baby on board: Driver refuses to stop for police as wife gives birth in car

Caught speeding, a dad-to-be refused to pull over when he saw the police lights flash behind him. His excuse? In the passenger seat sat his wife in the throes of childbirth. 

Cover Story What Americans want from the next president

On the eve of a historically tight election, a writer drives through swing states and listens to the voices of America, hearing one overriding plea: 'Washington, stop bickering. Get something done!'

Buy a ring, get a free gun, jeweler offers

Buy a ring, get a gun is the brainchild of an Iowa jeweler trying to entice deer-hunting husbands-to-be. Anyone spending at least $1,999 on an engagement ring gets a free rifle. 

Obama visits Iowa to make pitch on tax cuts

Romney challenged Obama's call for an extension of tax cuts for households earning less than $250,000, saying the US needed to restore economic freedom for everyone.

Twice as many mega rainstorms in Midwest in past 50 years

Wisconsin saw the biggest rise (203 percent) in extreme rainstorms – 3 inches of rain or more in a day, new study says. Climate change is behind more Midwest flooding, say scientists.

Hilary Rosen flap: A campaign gift to Mitt Romney

Hilary Rosen likely gave Mitt Romney a boost among women votes, one that Romney has needed. Will the Hilary Rosen lift last?

Obama defends Ann Romney after Democratic consultant's comment

The president said 'there's no tougher job than being a mom' in response to Democratic consultant Hilary Rosen's comments that Mitt Romney's wife wasn't qualified to discuss the economy because she had never worked.

Difference Maker Kathy Eldon overcame tragedy by helping others tackle challenges

After losing her journalist son in Somalia, Kathy Eldon started a foundation that's touched the lives of millions.

Can American manufacturing really be cornerstone of economic revival?

For decades, the US manufacturing sector has shriveled, but President Obama now envisions it as an engine of a revived US economy. The basis of his optimism may be hopes for 'advanced' manufacturing.

Cover Story The job-shifters: people who reinvent themselves mid-career

How many professionals are creating second careers in an unforgiving economy? Meet six who did it successfully. 

Hours before Iowa, Mitt Romney leads (barely), Rick Santorum surges

The Des Moines Register’s Iowa Poll shows just how volatile the Republican race for the presidential nomination is. Mitt Romney holds onto a slim lead, but Rick Santorum is surging toward second place and 40 percent of likely caucus-goers say they haven't made up their mind.

The Simple Dollar Does 'flying cheap' really save money?

The least expensive flights aren't necessarily the best deals
08/25/2011 07:00 pm

In Pictures Campaign buses

In Pictures John Edwards through the years

DirecTV: Would you pay $30 to see a new release in your living room?

On Wednesday, DirecTV airs the first of its 'premium video on demand' films, bringing major Hollywood movies – that debuted only 60 to 70 days before – to a living room near you.
04/21/2011 02:02 pm

The New Economy Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear raises big money. Who gets it?

Saturday's Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear, organized by Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert, has raised hundreds of thousands dollars without selling a single ticket. Where's the money going?
10/30/2010 01:05 pm

In Pictures Sarah Palin and John McCain

The New Economy Home values rise in 30 cities: Is your city one of them?

New survey shows 30 cities saw home prices rise in the third quarter.
11/10/2009 12:00 am

McChrystal planned to move soldiers killed in Afghan siege

Insurgents killed eight US soldiers at a remote outpost Sunday. Part of Gen. Stanley McChrystal's new strategy for Afghanistan includes moving soldiers to population centers.
10/04/2009 01:00 am

The New Economy Need a job? This week's top 10 intriguing openings.

08/13/2009 01:00 am

Women lead a farming revolution in Iowa

As wives inherit husbands’ farmland, they stress conservation over maximizing profit.
02/25/2009 12:00 am

America’s wind corridor

From Minnesota to Texas, wind power sweeps new jobs into old-tech towns.
02/05/2009 12:00 am

Tennessee spill revives coal ash controversy

A dike break released more than 5.4 million cubic yards of toxic sludge and put rivers downstream at risk.
12/31/2008 12:00 am

The prayer booth: an artist’s “exhibit” of faith

Dylan Mortimer’s installations in three US cities invite the public to participate in making belief less abstract.
11/25/2008 12:00 am